Discharge Printed Poly-Viscose Poplin Fabric from China
This plain weave poplin fabric is made from a blend of less than 85% viscose staple fibers mixed with polyester filaments, featuring discharge printing for a vintage faded effect. It meets poplin criteria as a plain weave not of square construction and over 170g/m² with finer yarns. Classified under 5516.24.0085 due to the specific discharge printing process and fiber mix.
Duty Rate — China → United States
52.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% staple fibers; declare discharge printing method explicitly on invoices
• Watch for misclassification as non-printed under 5516.21 if printing isn't discharge-style